Brian J. Bouchard, Sr., 65, of East Freetown, husband of the late Joanne (Arruda) Bouchard and long-time companion of Pauline Ashley, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph and Lillian G. (Wills) Bouchard.

Prior to his retirement he was a driver for Horizon Beverage for many years. A very hard-working man, he also loved the beach, relaxing with a cold Heineken, and traveling to such places Aruba, California, New York, Amsterdam, and Portugal. A bit of a "history buff", Brian also enjoyed visiting art museums and wintering in Florida.

Besides his companion, he leaves: his loving son, Brian J. Bouchard, Jr. and his fiancé, Jaime Leite, of East Freetown; granddaughter, Kiley Leite; brother, Bruce Bouchard and his wife, Paula, of Fall River; father-in-law, John "Bobby" Arruda; sister-in-law, Nancy Arruda-Nary; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Elizabeth Franco and Kathleen Krueger.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, June 23rd, in Holy Name Church followed by his committal at St. Patrick Cemetery in Fall River. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in both his memory and his late wife's to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1120, Framingham, MA 01701.

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